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I came across John Rafferty's case recently and found it intriguing how little attention his disappearance has gotten over the years. One detail that stands out to me is the report of him getting treatment at UCLA Medical Center for injuries from a mugging. I'm curious if anyone has information on that aspect or the possibility of police reports from the incident. I wonder if tracking those injuries could offer any clues or if anyone who worked in the hospital around that time might recall something. It's odd that this piece of information hasn't led to anything more concrete over the years. Would be interesting to hear thoughts or theories on why this case has gone so cold despite him being in and out of such a busy city.
Hey everyone, I was doing some digging on the John Rafferty case and something curious struck me. Given that John was reportedly doing odd jobs in LA, do you think it's possible that he might have changed his appearance to blend in more or simply out of necessity? I know it's pure speculation, but maybe he cut his hair or even dyed it after he moved to California. I mean, it's a long shot, but with cases as cold as this one, you never know when the smallest detail can actually lead to something. Considering the time period and his reported injuries, he might've wanted to try a new start, perhaps even avoid being found due to some reason unknown to us. Anyone else have thoughts or insights on this angle?
I came across an interesting tidbit related to John Rafferty's case. While combing through old records, I found a reference to a man matching John's description who, during the early '80s, was known as a "Jack" working at a small hardware store just outside of downtown LA. It's just a rumor, but I wonder if "Jack" could actually have been John. The timelines match, plus, if John's doing odd jobs for cash, a hardware store would have been a plausible workplace. Anyone else thinks this might be worth digging into, or has anyone who's local heard similar stories from that era? Every little tip could be a step toward unraveling this mystery!